exotic

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/adjective

Coming from a distant foreign place and therefore seeming unusual and exciting.

Example sentences

“The market sells exotic fruits I've never seen before.”
“She keeps an exotic bird from South America as a pet.”

Use with care when describing people or cultures; many readers find it condescending in that context. Safest with plants, foods, and travel destinations.

Synonyms for exotic

foreign
unfamiliar
unusual

Antonyms

native
familiar

Often confused with exotic

exotic vs erotic
exotic vs esoteric: esoteric (adjective): Meant for or understood by only a small circle of people who share special knowledge or interests.

Related words

expandTo make something grow from a smaller size or form into a larger one; to open out or spread.exorbitantFar beyond what is reasonable or fair, especially when talking about prices.expansiveCovering a wide range or a large area; broad in scope.exhilarateTo fill someone with happiness and lively energy.expatSomeone living for a time in a country that is not their own, often for work, training, or study.exhaustiveCovering every possible detail or option; leaving nothing out.